Episodes

  • Thank You For Listening

    Thank You For Listening
    May 21 2026

    In my final episode, I want to share a little backstory into where I am at this stage of my life and business, where I'm going, and respond to some of my listeners topics they shared. I think it will be helpful for women who are working on living alcohol-free in midlife and beyond.

    Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast since 2018.

    I'm giving you a big virutal hug (forgot to do this in the episode).

    You ROCK!

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    21 mins
  • What I've Learned About Missing Drinking Alcohol at 12 Years Sober

    What I've Learned About Missing Drinking Alcohol at 12 Years Sober
    May 20 2026

    Episode #357

    Hey there!

    I'm glad you're here.

    If you miss drinking alcohol, you are not the only one.

    In this episode, I share what missing drinking in my first year felt like, why the six-month mark is a time to really care for yourself, and what missing drinking alcohol truly is for me.

    It's not about alcohol. It's about nostalgia and youth more than anything.

    You'll walk away from this episode knowing you are not alone, that missing alcohol is valid, that you can miss it and stay alcohol-free, and that what you do with that feeling is what matters.

    Thank you for listening.

    Peace.

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    Drinking a Love Story, by Caroline Knapp

    Get Started in Living Alcohol-Free

    I offer flexible, personalized packages to help you get started and stay alcohol-free.

    Working with me is a creative collaboration that gets you clear on where you want to be and how to get there from the very first call.

    To learn more about working together, email me at hellolori@lorimassicot.com .

    I'm easy to talk to and here to help. This is a no pressure email exchange.

    Coffee Keeps Me Going

    If the podcast has supported you and you'd like to support the show, you can buy me a coffee here:

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    Every cup helps keep me and To 50 and Beyond going.

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    16 mins
  • Ending the Podcast on a High Note With the Final Episodes

    Ending the Podcast on a High Note With the Final Episodes
    May 13 2026

    I have so much love and appreciation for my listeners.

    I want to give you a heads up that I will be ending To 50 and Beyond in the next two to three weeks.

    I've put a lot of thought into this and have decided it's time. I'm ending on a high note.

    If you have a question or something you would like to share to be included in the final episodes, please send me an email at hellolori@lorimassicot.com.

    Thank you for listening.

    ✌🏻
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    4 mins
  • The Weekend Shift: Journal But Make it a List

    The Weekend Shift: Journal But Make it a List
    May 8 2026
    Hey there! I hope you're having a lovely day. If you've been wanting to start a journaling practice but can't seem to make it stick, list-making might be your answer. In this episode, I talk about why list-making is a journaling practice, especially if you've been telling yourself you don't have the time or don't know what to write. I share the story of the journal that led me to go alcohol-free in August 2013, and I give you a list of list of list ideas you can start using right now, including a few specifically for women working on living alcohol-free. Grab your journal, a piece of paper, a post-it, or a napkin and try a list out today! List Ideas from This Episode: Things I know for sure about me (or: who I am and who I'm not)My why power list (all the reasons why you want to be alcohol-free, or why you're making any change)Worry list (dump out what you're worried about, then note worst/best case scenario)Things I've worried about that have never happenedOne to three things I want to focus on this month/week/dayBrain dump (everything out, keep it or toss it)Save it for later listGood news and gratitude listYay me list (your wins, going back as far as you want)My rituals and self-care listWhen I have a thought about drinking (time, what's happening, what I did to work through it)What helps me stay alcohol-free / what doesn'tHabit inventory (habits that help me, habits working against me)No longer buying list (things I'm no longer willing to purchase)No longer buying into list (my own BS or outdated messages)Things I'd rather not do listThree things I know for sure about me and alcohol (my truth list)Play it forward list (what happens if I take one sip)Favorites lists (colors, words, decades, people, food, smells, places)Glimmer moments (tiny micro moments of joy)Solo dates to try this monthSongs that make me feel nostalgic, relaxed, or confidentHobbies I want to try this monthBooks I want to remember / books I want to readThings people have said that I want to remember (or forget)What I appreciate about being my ageWhat's hard about being my agePlaces I've traveled or want to travelConcerts I've seen or want to seeFive pieces of advice I'd give my 25-year-old selfFive things my 90-year-old self will want me to start todayReverse bucket list (everything I've already done)Bucket list (everything I want to do)What do I need less of right now / what do I need more of Funny - I didn't think I shared this many, but I also have a lot more ideas. ✌🏻 Have ideas for list, I would love to hear them - send me an email to share. Private Coaching That Meets You Where You Are and Helps You Get to Where You Want to Be I offer flexible, personalized packages to help you get started and stay alcohol-free. Working with me is a creative collaboration that gets you clear on where you want to be and how to get there from the very first call. To learn more about working together, email me at hellolori@lorimassicot.com . I'm easy to talk to and here to help. You can send me a coffee to support the show If the podcast has supported you and you'd like to support the show, you can buy me a coffee here: 👉 https://ko-fi.com/lorimassicot Every cup helps keep me and To 50 and Beyond going. Your 5-Minute Rating and Review Helps So Much If the podcast has supported you, please rate and review To 50 and Beyond. It helps other midlife women find the show. Apple Podcasts Open this link in the app → Scroll to Ratings & Reviews → Tap Write a Review 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-50-and-beyond-podcast/id1345136168 Spotify Open this link → Tap the three dots → Select Rate Show 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1OHSInNsfXpinvxPpeZBZc
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    14 mins
  • The Weekend Shift: The No Longer Giving Up My Weekends to Alcohol Club

    The Weekend Shift: The No Longer Giving Up My Weekends to Alcohol Club
    May 1 2026

    Hey there!

    If you're choosing an alcohol-free lifetyle and taking your weekends back, welcome to The No Longer Giving Up My Weekends to Alcohol Club. There are so many midlife women who are a part of this club, including me since 2013.

    In this episode, I share a simple way to plan your weekends to protect your choice to stay alcohol-free.

    Thank you for listening. I'm with you.

    Peace.

    If you need help in getting started in living alcohol-free, please reach out for a complimentary call to learn more about private coaching.

    I offer flexible, personalized packages to help you get started and stay alcohol-free.

    Working with me is a creative collaboration that gets you clear on where you want to be and how to get there from the very first call.

    To learn more about working together, email me at hellolori@lorimassicot.com.

    I'm easy to talk to and here to help. This is a no pressure email exchange.

    If the podcast has supported you and you'd like to support the show, you can send me a coffee here:

    👉 https://ko-fi.com/lorimassicot

    Every cup helps keep me and To 50 and Beyond going. I thank you in advance.

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    8 mins
  • Staying True to Yourself When Someone Says You Can Have "Just One" Drink

    Staying True to Yourself When Someone Says You Can Have "Just One" Drink
    Apr 29 2026

    #355

    Hello!

    In this short episode, I share why staying true to your choice to live alcohol free matters, and what to do when someone tells you that you can have just one drink or that you don't really need to stop.

    I talk about why we are vulnerable in the early stages, and some simple things you can say when you are put on the spot.

    I also share what it was like when I got sober in 2013 and what I heard from friends and family, including my husband about what my drinking and not drinking.

    I'm so happy that I didn't take this advice.

    Thank you for listening.

    I'm with you.

    Private Coaching That Meets You Where You Are and Helps You Get to Where You Want to Be

    I offer flexible, personalized packages to help you get started and stay alcohol-free.

    Working with me is a creative collaboration that gets you clear on where you want to be and how to get there from the very first call.

    To learn more about working together, email me at hellolori@lorimassicot.com .

    I'm easy to talk to and here to help. This is a no pressure email exchange.

    Coffee Keeps Me Going

    If the podcast has supported you and you'd like to support the show, you can send me a coffee here:

    👉 https://ko-fi.com/lorimassicot

    Every cup helps keep me and To 50 and Beyond going.

    You can visit my website here.

    Email me here.

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    7 mins
  • The Weekend Shift: Rest on Purpose

    The Weekend Shift: Rest on Purpose
    Apr 24 2026

    Hey there! Thank you for being here.

    In this episode, I'm talking about something very important - rest and how to rest.

    I share Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's seven types of rest, and talk about different ways to be proactive with rest throughout the week so your energy bank isn't in a deficit.

    You can read the full transcript, here.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Cheryl Coulombe's workouts

    Dr. Dalton-Smith's seven ways to rest framework

    Thank you for listening!

    Email me here

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    12 mins
  • Life After Alcohol: Navigating Your Kitchen and Grocery Store

    Life After Alcohol: Navigating Your Kitchen and Grocery Store
    Apr 22 2026

    Episode #354

    Hey there! I'm glad you're here.

    I am talking about alcohol and my drinking. If you're not in a place to listen to an episode about this topic, skip it and come back later.

    This episode is for you if you're finding it challenging being in your kitchen, cooking, or grocery shopping without drinking or buying alcohol. I'm here to give you some simple suggestions that will support you in staying alcohol-free in two places you frequent often.

    In the episode, I talk about why these two areas can be difficult, how to make your kitchen alcohol-free friendly, and give you my best tips to help you meal plan and shop with intention.

    To read the full episode notes with everything I talked about, click here.

    Thank you for listening. I'm with you!

    Email me here.

    If you want to work with me and connect with other women who are living alcohol-free, join ELEVATE, my online community here.

    Support Me and the Podcast

    If the podcast has supported you and you'd like to support the show, you can buy me a coffee here:

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    Every cup helps keep me going.

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    20 mins